Grasmere Schoolhouse No. 9 and Town Hall

Grasmere Schoolhouse #9 and Town Hall
Grasmere Town Hall
Location 87 Center St., Goffstown, New Hampshire
Coordinates 43°1′18″N 71°32′46″W / 43.02167°N 71.54611°WCoordinates: 43°1′18″N 71°32′46″W / 43.02167°N 71.54611°W
Area 0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Architect W.W. Ireland
Architectural style Queen Anne
Governing body Local
NRHP Reference # 90001350[1]
Added to NRHP September 05, 1990

The Grasmere Schoolhouse No. 9 and Town Hall, also known as the Grasmere Grange Hall, is an historic building located at 87 Center Street in the village of Grasmere in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Designed by W.W. Ireland in the Queen Anne style of architecture, it was built as a dual-function public building in 1889 on the site of a 1700s religious and governmental building.[2] Over the years it has also been used by many local groups, including the now defunct Junior Grange No. 150, which was organized in 1890.[3]

Although no longer used today for its two original uses, it is still used for some public purposes such as the Goffstown Municipal Court and other local governmental agencies. Current private uses include the Merri-Loo Community Preschool, which leases part of the ground floor,[4] and the Knights of Columbus and the Jaycees, etc.[5]

On September 5, 1990, Grasmere Schoolhouse No. 9 and Town Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
  2. ↑ History of Goffstown: Center North Side School District No. 9, Property No. 26
  3. ↑ History of Goffstown: Uncanoonuc Grange No. 40 and Junior Grange No. 150
  4. ↑ Merri-Loo Community Preschool: About us (has image of building accessed May 10, 1011
  5. ↑ Master Plan Update 2005, Goffstown, New Hampshire, page H-15